Canyon, TX vs Rusk, TX

Rusk is moderately more affordable than Canyon, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Canyon scores 79 compared to 72 for Rusk, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Canyon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Canyon is $975/month compared to $876/month in Rusk — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rusk is more affordable at $153,500 median vs $218,300.

Median household income in Canyon is $68,233 compared to $60,119 in Rusk (+13.5%). While Canyon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Canyon spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Rusk.